Barney and Molly

The original 'Barney and Molly: A True Dublin Love Story' was published in 2006, but the author continued his research into family history and now presents the definitive edition with additional information on the Duffy and Dowdall lines dating back to the times of the Great Famine.

First published in 2006, Barney and Molly: A True Dublin Love Story has now been updated to include additional information on the Duffy and Dowdall families dating back to the times of the Great Famine. The definitive edition of this captivating memoir presents the story of Barney and Molly Duffy, who married in 1926 and raised fifteen children in Dublin amidst tremendous political and social upheaval.

Their family journey spans generations, from rural Ireland to London, Toronto, and beyond. Despite facing numerous challenges, Barney and Molly's profound love and devotion to each other remain at the heart of this captivating tale. This memoir offers a glimpse into the lives of those who lived through Ireland's evolution into the country it is today. Martin Duffy, the youngest of the fifteen children and an unexpected late addition to the family saga when born in 1952, pays tribute to his extraordinary family lineage.

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